Catawba, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24070

Roanoke County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,363
9/sq mi
$66,188
Median income
$238,800
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Catawba pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24070 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.8 square miles in Catawba, Roanoke County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,363 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24070 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24070 sits at $66,188 (23% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,476. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $238,800 (29% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24070 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Roanoke County, so you can benchmark 24070 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24070, Catawba, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,363

Population

149.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24070?

44.6

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 9.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,188

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$38,476

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24070 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,188 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

642

Total Housing Units

471

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$238,800

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 24070, employing approximately 408 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,943,000.

16

Businesses

408

Employees

$24.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 31.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 31.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24070 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24070 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 24070 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24127 New Castle, VA 4,261 8.3 mi
24153 Salem, VA 37,761 7.1 mi
24087 Elliston, VA 3,914 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24070 in?
ZIP code 24070 (Catawba) is located in Roanoke County, Virginia. Roanoke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roanoke-va-51161.
What is the population of ZIP code 24070?
ZIP code 24070 in Catawba, VA has a population of 1,363 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24070?
The median household income in ZIP 24070 is $66,188, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24070?
The median home value in ZIP 24070 is $238,800, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24070?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24070 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24070?
ZIP code 24070 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24070?
In ZIP code 24070, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24070?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24070 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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